Whip Making Tools (Paracord)

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These are some of the tools you will need to make a whip out of paracord, many are optional, but will make the job easier

Required

  • Measuring tape
  • Something to cut with
    • Box cutter
    • "PerforMax" safety cutter
    • Scissors
  • Something to singe the cut ends of the paracord
    • Lighter
    • Butane torch
    • Matches

Nice to Haves

  • Macramé "T" pins
  • Mini vice with padded jaws
  • Perma lock needles
    • These come in a variety of sizes, smaller will generally be better (look up sizes)
  • Fid
  • Hemostat
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Small wire cutter
  • Safety pins
  • Sharpie pen (silver color is visible on most paracord colors)
  • Glue (different glues are good for different purposes)
    • Super Glue (liquid and gel)
    • Fabric glue
    • Thick rubbery glue, i.e. E6000, Goop, Shoe Goo
  • Caliper
  • Knot tying jig, also called a mandrill